UK
September 13, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 859
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Beastie BoysTriple Trouble
Vinyl pressings
Triple Trouble
by Beastie Boys · 2004
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Triple Trouble was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Triple Trouble
7 pressings came out in 2004, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7087 6 18718 1 4
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12CLDJWL 859A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12CLDJWL 859A
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 7087 6 18718 1 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-55070 SPRO-18718-A RJ STERLINGSide A runout, etched ["STERLING" is stamped]
S-55071 SPRO-18718-B RJ STERLINGSide B runout, etched ["STERLING" is stamped]
Europe
September 13, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7243 8 61709 1 0Capitol Records 8 61709 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | EMI 7243 8 67246 6 3First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2004 | UK | Capitol Records 7087 6 18718 1 4First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Parlophone 12CLDJWL 859AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Parlophone 12CLDJWL 859AFirst year12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Capitol Records SPRO 7087 6 18718 1 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 61709 1 0 / Capitol Records 8 61709 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 859First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (Beastie Boys) TT-001Single Sided, Unofficial Release, 12" · Unofficial | Single Sided, Unofficial Release, 12" · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label BBOY RMX1 A12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Parlophone 12CLDJWL 859B / Brooklyn Dust Music12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Triple Trouble (Clean)
- A2Triple Trouble (Explicit)
- B1Triple Trouble (Instrumental)
- B2Triple Trouble (Acapella Explicit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Triple Trouble are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Triple Trouble are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Triple Trouble first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 859, released September 13, 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Triple Trouble is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 859, 7087 6 18718 1 4, 12CLDJWL 859A, SPRO 7087 6 18718 1 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Triple Trouble on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
